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BT51 ZWN

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 143,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 140,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 140,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 137,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 134,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 134,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 130,859 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 118,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,845 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 95,845 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,408 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Fail 15 Oct 2013 60,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,269 miles

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,291 miles

both front bushes on wishbone slight movment

n/s anti roll bar link slight play

n/s lower ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,192 miles

slight wear in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,686 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,082 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BT51 ZWN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 ZWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT51 ZWN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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